Establishing the Kansas digital right-to-repair act to provide the right for persons who purchase digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.
What changed between versions
The definition of 'Digital electronic equipment' was simplified by removing a detailed list of specific equipment types (like switchgear and transformers) that were previously included in the definition of 'Commercial and industrial electrical equipment'.
New requirements were added stating that manufacturers must make repair tools available without requiring the user to be an authorized repair provider.
New requirements were added mandating that repair tools be provided at no cost or at a cost equivalent to the lowest price charged to authorized repair providers.
The eligibility criteria for receiving repair tools were changed to remove the restriction that only authorized repair providers could receive them.
Minor corrections were made to the sponsor's name and the bill's page numbering.